Brian Edwin Church

29th April 1948 - 2nd July 2023
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Riversdale Community Centre
Thursday 6 July 2023, 2:00PM

CHURCH, Brian Edwin (Switzers Lodge 223)

29.04.1948 - 02.07.2023 From Riversdale, his hometown for 62 years

Brian passed peacefully at Southland Hospital with family by his side. Dearly loved husband of Jill, much loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Belinda, Ruth and Daryl McRae; step-dad of Sarah and Graeme, Stewart and Jools, Chrissie and Karin. Loved Grandad of Ruby, Amber, Hazel; Haidee, Duncan and Michelle; Josh, Caitlin; Corey, and Logan. Great Grandad and Poppa of Benjamin; Madison, and Archie. Eldest son of the late Margaret and Ivan Church, brother and brother-in-law of Helen and Derek McKinnel, Leslie and Johnny Farah-Church, Wendy and Terry Stevens, Robyn and Grant Calder and loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. You are invited to join us in a service to celebrate Brian’s life at the Riversdale Community Centre on Thursday 6th July at 2.00pm followed a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to IHC would be appreciated. Messages to P O Box 13 Riversdale 9744

Messages

To Jill, Peter, Ruth, Helen, Leslie and families, Thinking of you all at this sad time. May all the wonderful memories gathered over the years of Brian bring you much comfort, peace and love. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Elaine Caird, Timaru
To Jill and family
Thinking of you all with love.
Sorry we cannot be with you.

Robyn & Bruce Hellier
Robyn & Bruce Hellier, McNab
My deepest condolences Jill. I really enjoyed Brian's humour and decent yarns. My thoughts are with you, the family and the whole community at this very sad time.
Chris Medical Ward
Chris, Invercargill
Our deepest sympathies. Brian was my parents, Frank and Shirley Harrington’s Page Boy more than 70 years ago. Frank and Shirley will be watching the live streamed service tomorrow. Sending big hugs to Jill. Margaret and Phil Paulsen
Margaret Paulsen, Christchurch
Dear Jill, Peter, Ruth and families
A very sad time for you all, please accept my deepest and sincere condolences.
I have such found memories as kids holidaying with the Church family and visiting the farm at Riversdale.
Sorry Brain for nearly setting the haybarn on fire and thanks for teaching me to drive.
Brain was a very dear friend to Mum and Dad and our whole family. I will join with you all via the livestream and will be there in spirt
My love to you all
Tracey xxx
Tracey Friend, Dannevirke
Our thoughts are with you as you say farewell to a special man who we will miss.
Christopher & Adrienne Rodgers, GORE
Sorry I couldn’t be with you and family today. I not too good at travel these day. But I was with you in spirit, I really enjoyed the service thank you for sharing. Please call if you are up in Dunedin Jill you will be welcome. Lots of love Margaret
Margaret Lean, Dunedin
Sending our deepest condolences Jill,
Brian has left many fond memories behind. Always loved his humor.
Be strong Jill and thinking of you and your family. Sorry we couldn't attend Brians service.
Carol and Pete Riddle , Edendale